The Wild Wild Death
Discover the untold stories of the Wild West with The Wild Wild Death podcast. Dive into gripping tales of unusual deaths, historical tragedies, and the life-threatening dangers faced by pioneers in the 19th century. From bizarre medical mishaps to true crime, we talk about the dark side of frontier life. Perfect for history enthusiasts and true crime fans seeking the wildest stories of the past.
The Wild Wild Death
The Children's Blizzard of 1888
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On January 12, 1888, Nebraska farm children headed off to their sod hut schoolrooms under sunny and warm blue skies. None of them knew that a massive blizzard was barreling toward them... and it would test everyone’s survival skills.
If you'd like more information about the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check out these links:
- https://www.farmersalmanac.com/schoolhouseblizzard
- https://blog.reformedjournal.com/2024/01/12/january-12-1888/
- https://weather.com/science/weather-explainers/news/2025-01-14-blue-norther-cold-front-texas-plains
- https://vlab.noaa.gov/web/nws-heritage/explore-nws-history#event-protecting-lifeand-propertyfor-150-years
- https://www.minnpost.com/minnesota-history/2013/01/125-years-ago-deadly-children-s-blizzard-blasted-minnesota/
- https://history.nebraska.gov/looking-back-on-the-blizzard-of-1888/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94gLaNesbSs
- https://ntx.exprealty.com/blog/220901/Unraveling+The+Mystique+Of+The+Blue+Norther%3A+Texas%27+Chilling+Phenomenon
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